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    Published: May 13, 2016 · Modified: Jun 8, 2023 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links10 Comments

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    All the ingredients to make Worcestershire sauce and a bottle of the sauce too.

    Gluten free Worcestershire sauce is supposed to be easy to buy but when I first searched for it I couldn’t find it.

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    1 Watch How To Make Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce on YouTube
    2 Does Worcestershire Sauce Need Tamarind
    3 How Much Tamarind To Add To Worcestershire Sauce
    4 How To Store Worcestershire Sauce
    5 Recipes with Worcestershire Sauce
    6 Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce
    6.1 Ingredients
    6.2 Instructions
    6.3 Notes

    I had the typical bottle of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce in my fridge for many years and never gave it much thought. When you start cooking gluten free you give every ingredient a second thought.

    In Canada we’re familiar with the fact that popular items contain different ingredients when sold in the United States or in Canada. The label looks the same but the ingredients can be a bit different and may include gluten. When I wanted to replace gluten containing Worcestershire sauce in my kitchen, the Canadian Lea & Perrins bottle contained gluten.

    That's when it occurred to me that I could probably make a version from scratch in less time than it took to go to the store. So I learned to make it and I'm happy with this recipe. All these ingredients are in my cupboard so it's quick to come together. Try it and see what you think.

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    Does Worcestershire Sauce Need Tamarind

    Worcestershire sauce is kind of unique and I knew from reading over the years that it should contain tamarind. When you're gluten free you've got to stay open to learning new things.

    After doing a lot of research I settled on this recipe that uses apple cider vinegar instead of malt vinegar, an ingredient I've always got in my cupboard.

    I do keep tamarind in my pantry too never thought to add it when I did my recipe testing. I'm also aware that not everyone visiting my site is going to have tamarind in their pantry. So over time I just added it to the ingredient list as optional.

    This is a quick and easy version of gluten free Worcestershire sauce and it's prefect for my everyday style of cooking.

    How Much Tamarind To Add To Worcestershire Sauce

    If you're keen to tweak this recipe but haven't bought tamarind yet check out this post, Tamarind concentrate vs tamarind paste. Once you're got tamarind I'd start by adding ½ teaspoon to this recipe and then adjust to suit your taste.

    There are other recipes that may be more accurate to the original brand. During my quest I found America's Test Kitchen had a premium homemade Worcestershire sauce recipe. Theirs' requires aging and is nicely wrapped in brown paper, the perfect homemade gift for any Worcestershire sauce fan. There was a time I may have taken on a project like that but for now, that won't be happening in my kitchen.

    How To Store Worcestershire Sauce

    I poured that first recipe into a little glass bottle with a lid, like this salad dressing bottle. You can find them at kitchen stores or a Dollar store. Eventually I found a decent bottle with a proper pour spout and stopper. I labeled my bottle using my Dymo label maker and simply refill it as needed.

    Let me know in the comments below if you made this recipe as is of if you added the tamarind. Tell me what you like to make with Worcestershire sauce too.


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    Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce

    Cinde Little
    This Worcestershire sauce uses apple cider vinegar instead of malt vinegar and takes less time to make than a trip to the store. Tamarind is traditionally included but since not everyone has it I've listed it as an optional ingredient.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Homemade Sauces

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon tamarind (optional - see notes for use)

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir.
    • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer 1 minute. Cool.
    • Pour into a bottle and store in the refrigerator. Lasts indefinitely.
    • Makes about ¾ cup. Shake well before using.

    Notes

    Buy tamarind concentrate and reconstitute the thick paste with water. Add 2 parts water to 1 part concentrate and stir until combined. Measure and use in any recipe calling for tamarind paste. To learn more check out this post, Tamarind concentrate vs tamarind paste. 
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    1. Sue E

      May 09, 2022 at 1:27 am

      I'm in the UK watching this. My question is can I use dijon or whole grain mustard. Our mustard powder is not gluten free here.

      Reply
      • Cinde Little

        May 09, 2022 at 10:50 am

        Hi Sue! Yes, I think Dijon would be a good choice since it's smooth. Instead of 1/4 tsp dry mustard I'd start with 1/2 tsp Dijon then play around with the amount to your liking. Be sure to whisk the sauce well, or even blend it if you find it separates as it sits. Happy cooking!

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    2. Rochelle

      February 05, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      Does this have to be refrigerated? How long does it last?

      Reply
      • Cinde Little

        February 06, 2022 at 8:35 am

        Hi Rochelle! Yes, put it in the fridge and it keeps indefinitely. Shake it before each use and that's it. Enjoy!

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    3. Faith Milton

      August 22, 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Many places online say that Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauces is gluten-free and therefore safe for Celiacs, so I bought a bottle today, but on getting my glasses on so I could read the small print, discovered that it contains barley. Barley contains gluten. So thank you for the recipe for homemade Worcestershire Sauce. Faith

      Reply
      • Cinde Little

        August 22, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks for letting me know Faith! When I first started gluten free it wasn't easy to find GF Worcestershire. Even though you can probably find it now I just keep making this simple recipe. All the ingredients are in my kitchen so no shopping and no label reading. I'm glad it works for you too.

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    4. Jessica

      December 02, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      I wonder why I can only get GF Worcester sauce in the US? Any idea why?

      Reply
      • Cinde Little

        December 02, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        Jessica, all I can say is that food manufacturing seems fairly complex. I don't even look for gf Worcestershire sauce anymore but I think I've seen people post about a brand available in Canada. That's the perfect question to ask in a local celiac Facebook group or even the Canadian Celiac Association Facebook group. Good luck!

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    5. Julia Gardarsdottir

      September 06, 2020 at 5:48 am

      Thank you Thank you Thank you,
      Not only can't I eat gluten but my daughter have both onion and garlic allergy. I will try this with celery, fennel and asafetida instead.

      Reply
      • Cinde Little

        September 06, 2020 at 6:33 am

        Hi Julia! I'm so glad you found the recipe and those sound like good options for you. When you have food restrictions some ingredients are just easier to make homemade. Happy Cooking!

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